Interior Design Intern

Job Description

About the Job: Interior Design Summer Internship at Wendel

Wendel is a nationally recognized and innovative Architecture, Engineering, Energy Efficiency, and Construction Management firm. We pride ourselves on our full-service capabilities, tackling technically complex projects with our in-house experts and collaborating with both private and public entities. With multiple regional offices, Wendel offers a dynamic environment to work on a diverse range of projects through a collaborative team approach. If you are eager to make a significant impact, challenge existing norms, and develop real-world solutions, an internship with Wendel is an excellent opportunity for you.

We are actively seeking an enthusiastic Interior Design student for an in-person summer internship at our Richmond, VA location. This program is designed to immerse interns in project work, offering valuable insights into the various phases of the design process within the commercial interiors industry.

Wendel’s award-winning internship program includes structured weekly check-in meetings among interns across all 16 office locations nationwide. These sessions foster connections among students and provide opportunities to learn from our professionals on industry-related and advantageous career topics.

As an intern, you will contribute as a fully collaborative team member, participating in projects from initial design studies through to construction documentation. We emphasize project leadership and encourage extensive collaboration, frequently working hand-in-hand with architects, graphic designers, fabricators, and other interior specialists, many of whom are leaders in their respective fields.

Internship Purpose:

• Work on real-life projects, including tenant fit-outs, corporate and private development projects, and medical office layouts.
• Actively collaborate on projects with junior and senior interior designers and architects.
• Engage in collaboration with clients and designers in other offices.
• Assist with conceptual design, field verification, finish selections, and redlines.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the interior design field.

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree in Interior Design from an accredited institution.
• Must be in good academic standing.
• Revit experience preferred.
• A self-starter, collegial, diligent, and eager to learn about the day-to-day realities of a career in architecture.
• Strong preference for upperclassmen.
• Ability to work on-site in Richmond, VA, and travel if needed.

What We Offer:

• A paid internship for a student with strong communication skills who is comfortable sharing ideas and asking questions.
• Paid Internship.
• Flexible schedule.
• Amazing company culture and work environment.
• Opportunity to apply classroom learning to professional, real-world situations.

Compensation:

Hourly Range: $19.00 – $21.00

Wendel is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The hourly rate offered will be determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and will also consider regional adjustment factors.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Wendel is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a drug-free work place. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. We are a VEVRAA federal contractor and request priority referrals of protected veterans.